CoupureHippolyte MetdepenningenHotel d'Hane-SteenhuyseRoyal OperaHotel FalliganGeeraard de DuivelsteenFrançois Laurent memorialDe VooruitBoekentorenInstituut der WetenschappenBijlokeSTAM   Ghent City Museum
WALKING TOUR ⭐️ PREMIUM AUDIO TOUR

Historische ontdekkingstocht door Gent

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An audio guided tour by Jenny Multilingual, The Tourist

Welcome to Gent! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 12 stops on a route of 3.81km. This tour focusses mainly on general tourism.

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Tour Sights 📸

Coupure

CoupureSight

A canal in Gent, Belgium, created in 1751-1753 to connect the Leie with the Brugse Vaart.

Hippolyte Metdepenningen

Hippolyte MetdepenningenStatue

A statue commemorating the life of a notable figure. Crafted by renowned sculptor Julien Dillens, this bronze statue was unveiled in 1886 and honors the memory of a prominent lawyer, politician, and freemason who played a significant role in shaping Belgian politics in the 19th century.

Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse

Hotel d'Hane-SteenhuyseSight

Hotel d'Hane-Steenhuyse is an 18th-century grand townhouse in Ghent, decorated with paintings by Petrus Norbertus van Reysschoot, Peter Paul Rubens, and others.

Royal Opera

Royal OperaOpera House

A historic opera house, the Royal Opera, was established in Gent, and has been rebuilt and expanded over the centuries, with the current building dating back to 1837.

Hotel Falligan

Hotel FalliganSight

A historic building, Hotel Falligan is a Rococo-style townhouse constructed in 1755, featuring Corinthian columns, hand-forged balconies, stylized consoles, and ornate blazons.

Geeraard de Duivelsteen

Geeraard de DuivelsteenChâteau

A 13th-century gothic architecture building, previously a château, ballroom, armory, monastery, and prison, it has served various purposes over the centuries.

François Laurent memorial

François Laurent memorialSight

This memorial is a solemn tribute to the life and legacy of a renowned figure, commemorating their enduring impact on the community and the world at large. Erected as a lasting testament to their spirit and achievement, the memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the profound contributions they made in their field.

De Vooruit

De VooruitSight

A people's house, designed by Ferdinand Dierkens between 1911 and 1914, this historic complex was a symbol of the socialist movement in the interwar period and is now a cultural center hosting concerts, parties, and cultural events.

Boekentoren

BoekentorenLibrary

A historic library building designed by Henry van de Velde, housing over 3 million books, with its distinctive Greek cross shape and 64-meter height. Constructed in concrete, it was the fourth tower in Ghent, marking the city's skyline.

Instituut der Wetenschappen

Instituut der WetenschappenSchool

A neoclassicist university building, the Institut der Wetenschappen, situated in the heart of Ghent, houses two faculties of the University of Ghent and accommodates various classrooms, laboratories, and a planetarium.

Bijloke

BijlokeSight

A museum complex in Ghent, Belgium, the Bijloke is a former hospital and abbey complex that dates back to the 13th century. The site now houses the Stadsmuseum Gent, Muziekcentrum De Bijloke Gent, and other cultural institutions.

STAM Ghent City Museum

STAM   Ghent City MuseumMuseum

A museum showcasing the history of Ghent, featuring a mix of heritage and modern elements, with a main circuit offering a multimedia introduction to the city's past, present, and future.

About this Tour ℹ

Stops
12
Walking time
45 min
Average Rating
-
Language
🇧🇪 (nl-BE)
Distance
3.81km
Boekentoren

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